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Look at this shape. The dotted line shows how it can be cut in half to make two shapes that are the same shape and size.

 

Shapes

 

How can these shapes be cut in half to make two shapes the same shape and size?

Shapes

 

 

Can you find more than one way to do it?

You may find it helpful to print off this sheet which has three copies of each shape on it.